The 2025 edition of the Future of Architecture Summit and Awards organised by Middle East Consultant Magazine was held on 23 April. It was a day of distinction, featuring a summit during the day and a glamorous evening awards gala.
The gala recognised excellence across 12 categories, reflecting the key facets of the architectural and design universe. It honored not only innovators and trendsetters but also professionals whose meticulous project delivery is at the heart of the industry. The diverse categories also reflected important industry trends and the evolving practices they imply.
The event, held at the Habtoor Grand in JBR, drew international and local attendees. Nominations for the awards, spanning 12 categories, closed on 11 April 2025 at 17:00. Following the nomination period, the Middle East Consultant editorial team conducted two rounds of elimination internally. The awards, objectively judged, aimed to celebrate not only prominent household names but also smaller, boutique businesses that are pushing boundaries through their unique specialisations and skill sets.
The full list of winners and shortlisted nominees for the Future of Architecture Awards are:
Young Architect of the Year
- Abdallah Ibrahim – Graphite
- Ayah Ramoun – Arup Gulf Limited
- Hana Elazab – U+A, part of Egis Group
- Meera Sivadasan – PNC Architects
- Mohammed Alshurafa – MEA MIMAR ENGINEERING
- Simon Amine – KEO International Consultants
Winner : Abdallah Ibrahim – Graphite
Civic & Public Sector Project of the Year
- Graphite – Cheltenham College Muscat Phase 2
- Omrania, part of Egis Group – Sheikh Abdullatif Al Fozan Grand Mosque
- RSP – The BAPS Hindu Mandir
Winner: Graphite – Cheltenham College Muscat Phase 2
Cultural & Heritage Project of the Year
- AtkinsRealis – The DGCL Royal Polo and Equestrian Club
- Omrania, part of Egis Group – King Salman Park
Winner: AtkinsRealis – The DGCL Royal Polo and Equestrian Club
Residential Project of the Year
- PNC Architects – Skyscape Towers
- RSP – Karl Lagerfeld Villas
- U+A, part of Egis Group – Creek Edge
- Vikranth Interior Design LLC – The Sanctuary of Belonging
Winner: PNC Architects – Skyscape Towers
Landscape Project of the Year
- Omrania, part of Egis Group – Prince Sultan University Car Parking
- PNC Architects – Sobha Solis
- PNC Architects – Sobha One
Winner: PNC Architects – Sobha One
Urban Planning & Infrastructure Project of the Year
- EDGE Architects – The Link, Masdar
- PNC Architects – Sobha Hartland II
- Omrania, part of Egis Group – King Salman Park
Winner: Omrania, part of Egis Group – King Salman Park
Sustainable Design Champion of the Year
- Graphite – Cheltenham College Muscat Phase 2
- MASK Architects – “Hydrogen-Powered Resort”
- Omrania, part of Egis Group – Water Treatment Complex, King Salman Park
- EDGE Architects – The Link, Masdar
Winner: Omrania, part of Egis Group – Water Treatment Complex, King Salman Park
Outstanding Achievement of the Year
- James Marvin Skaines Jr. – PNC Architects
- Shiva Vikranth – Vikranth Interior Design LLC
Winner: Bassel Omara – Valcarce Architects
Super-Tall Structure of the Year
- KEO International Consultants – U-View Tower Complex
- Omrania, part of Egis Group – Public Investment Fund Tower
- PNC Architects – Creek Vistas Heights
- PNC Architects – Skyscape Towers
Winner: AtkinsRealis – Corinthia Dubai
Interiors Champion of the Year
Winner: KEO International Consultants
Innovation Champion of the Year
Winner: Desert Board
Architect of the Year
- Muhammad Habsah – U+A, part of Egis Group
- Edward McIntosh – AtkinsRealis
- Shiva Vikranth – Vikranth Interior Design LLC
- Fernando Rio Ponce – KEO International Consultants
- James Chin – Omrania, part of Egis Group
- Kevin Offin – Graphite
Winner: Muhammad Habsah – U+A, part of Egis Group